La Pergola food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Cambridgeshire
La Pergola holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Wheatsheaf Cambridge Road, Harlton, CB23 1HA
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts La Pergola among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ← La Pergola | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At La Pergola none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to La Pergola, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Barn Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2021 |
| Hare and Hounds Harlton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Pixie Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Mohak Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| The Chequers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Barathy Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| The Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| House of Spice & Little Rose Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about La Pergola
What is La Pergola's food hygiene rating?
La Pergola has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 4 March 2025.
Is La Pergola safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was La Pergola last inspected?
La Pergola was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at La Pergola?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does La Pergola compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and La Pergola is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects La Pergola and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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